Friedrich Merz: One man, not a word

CDU and CSU are in a new survey immediately with the AfD – an alarm signal for Merz. If he wants to become chancellor, the Union must set the pace in a future government.

Trump is attacking the world economy, the AfD is pulling the same with the Union in polls – and the Chancellor is silent. What's behind it and why it's so tricky

Friedrich Merz is silent. This is particularly questionable in foreign policy. Does the Bald Chancellor submit to democratic values of domestic political calculation?Friedrich Merz is a gifted speaker. What one did not know so far: He can also be a strong silencer. For days one has heard nothing of the man who finally wants to become chancellor. It is as if he wanted to build a ramp for his great appearance after the conclusion of the coalition …